Tube Light Operation: Answers to Qs on Flickering, Starter & Capacitor

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Initial flickering in tube lights occurs when the current passes through the starter, which opens after a brief period, leading to a high voltage kick from the ballast that ignites the tube. The starter and capacitor are not the same; they serve different functions and are typically housed separately. The capacitor in a tube light primarily aids in power factor improvement, enhancing efficiency. Understanding these components is crucial for troubleshooting and optimizing tube light performance. Overall, clarifying these concepts can help address common issues with tube light operation.
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Q1)why will there be initial flickering when we siwtch on tube light
Q2)is starter and capacitor both are same ?(OR)are both of them are enclosed in a single package?

Q3)what is the function of capacitor, is it for power factor improvement?



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As far as i know,when we sitch on supply, current passes through starter and after some time, contacts of starter gets opened, causing high voltage kick by inductor or ballast making the tube light glow.But i still could not answer the above queries.
 
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